Nigeria President,
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has congratulated world-renowned printmaker,
painter and sculptor, Dr. Bruce Onobrakpeya, who turned 80 yesterday.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and publicity Dr. Reuben Abati, the President described the Urhobo-born highly celebrated artist as a pacesetter and irresistible influence on generations of artists in Nigeria.
He commended the creativity, presence of mind and realism, which Onobrakpeya has brought to bear on his cerebral works, which he has had the rare honour of displaying at famous arts exhibition centres all over the world.
“Indeed, Bruce Onobrakpeya has been a worthy Ambassador portraying not only Nigerian culture and history in living colours but, also the entire black race,” President Jonathan said.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and publicity Dr. Reuben Abati, the President described the Urhobo-born highly celebrated artist as a pacesetter and irresistible influence on generations of artists in Nigeria.
He commended the creativity, presence of mind and realism, which Onobrakpeya has brought to bear on his cerebral works, which he has had the rare honour of displaying at famous arts exhibition centres all over the world.
“Indeed, Bruce Onobrakpeya has been a worthy Ambassador portraying not only Nigerian culture and history in living colours but, also the entire black race,” President Jonathan said.
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